It seems that almost every week you hear of a new pre launch MLM. These pre-launches are often
accompanied by a lot of excitement and hype, especially if there is spillover involved, such as in a
binary or forced matrix. But is a pre launch MLM a good investment of your time and energy?
It all depends on you and your tolerance for risk. Early on in my network marketing career I was
involved with a pre launch MLM. My partner and I were able to build a team of over 1,000 people
fairly quickly. Soon after this the company went out of business.
Luckily we are able to find another company very quickly. But do you want to keep having to jump
from company to company because the pre launch MLM you joined failed? It's not fun and every
time you have to move you lose credibility because people start to question your judgment
So once again ... Is a pre launch MLM a good investment of your time and energy? Well let's
check the Pros and Cons
The Pros of a Pre Launch MLM
You're in early and at the top. A large percentage of people that join will be in your down line. Your
down line income could be quite substantial
You could get lots of spillover... if the compensation plan allows it.
The Cons of a Pre Launch MLM
There is an extremely good chance that the company will fail within two years. It may happen even
faster. Startups are very risky in any industry ... not just network marketing.
There may be lot of changes with the company. They may have to change the compensation plan.
They may try different products. What I have found in MLM and in life in general is that people
don't like change. Your team may get spooked.
Your down line may bail out when the next pre launch MLM comes along. Many people that are
attracted to a pre launch MLM get bored easily and will move on when the next one comes along.
My Advice to You
I would recommend not getting involved with a prelaunch MLM. I would say look for a company
that is at least 3, and preferably 5 years old and has all the bugs worked out. Don't fall for the "Get
in Now" hype.

If an opportunity is good now it will be good a year from now. Don't let anybody rush you into
joining. If you do want to join a pre launch MLM make sure you do your due diligence. Join based
on sound business principles and not because of hype
Google is your friend. Do a search on the company and see what other people are saying about it.
If they all seem to be talking about the business opportunity and rarely mention the product steer
clear.
Sleep On It. There is no need to join immediately. Take a few days to really think it over. If your
potential sponsor is pressuring you there is something wrong.
Good luck in your search. I have been involved in the network marketing industry since 1994 and
couldn't imagine doing anything else!

About this Author
Jack Bastide is a Full Time Network Marketer and Co-Author of the Book "Navigating The World
Of Network Marketing". You can find out more about him by going to http://www.JackBastide.com
Find Out How Jack Personally Enrolled 22 People in One Month Without Spending a Dime On
Advertising by going to http://www.HowToMLM.com/tips